Description
SAS Technical Expert (Credit Risk)
Reporting, Data & Analytics (RDA) is looking for a SAS Technical Expert with credit risk background to support the Analytics and Regulatory and External Reporting team.
We are looking for a candidate who is proficient and has proven experience in usage of SAS, combined with background in credit risk. The successful candidate has strong time management skills, attention for detail and performs well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Are you looking for the opportunity to work with Big Data and Analytics in the area of risk and to deal with the challenges of ECB data requests, then this job is something to apply for!
Job Description
As a SAS Technical Expert in our team you will have the opportunity to support critical and dynamic ad-hoc Risk deliverables to regulatory and other external stakeholders of the client and to report and analyse on the client's credit risk portfolio.
You will support the regulatory reporting process by:
- creating and running SAS projects to extract required information from source systems;
- ensuring data is managed and of the required quality: both monitoring and follow up (data steward role);
- interpreting and analysing data (eg looking at trends/anomalies);
- following up on regulatory data requests ensuring regulatory compliance;
- embedding the knowledge and way of analysing the data in the risk organisation. Sharing expertise and work on innovative projects with other Data Scientists at the client.
In this process, you will work closely with (senior) staff of both Risk and Finance, and interact with business line teams for specific requests. Successful candidates will drive process improvements and further improve reporting quality.
Your work environment:
The Reporting, Data & Analytics (RDA) department is part of the client's Risk Services organisation providing reporting, analysis and data quality assurance services to internal and external stakeholders. RDA consists of three teams: Risk Reporting, Self Service Analytics, and Data Governance & Quality.
We are looking for a candidate to support both the Risk Reporting and the Analytics team in their core tasks of providing timely, accurate and reliable information to ad hoc requests of regulators and other external stakeholders.
The Risk Reporting Team is an international and enthusiastic team. Members of the team have frequent interaction with other departments in the client's organization and as such have an opportunity to discuss and get insights into specific client portfolios. Openness in communication and "can do" mentality are important characteristics of the department.
Who we are looking for (expertise)?
- Bachelor or Master in computer science or other science which has equipped you with the necessary statistics knowledge and database/programming skills;
- 3-4 years of experience in a data/analytics oriented function;
- Experience with analytic tooling (eg SAS, Matlab);
- Practical project experience with the application of data science;
- Knowledge of credit risk and related regulation.
Personal Profile (personal skills)
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail;
- Critical mind-set with respect to what is delivered;
- Hands on mentality with regard to data;
- Have ability to cope with internal and external pressure;
- Communicative, accurate and able to work with challenging deadlines;
- Be a good team player, able to contribute in a multi-cultural team;
Fluency in English both written and verbal (work language)
This is for an ASAP start so if you are interested in this role and would like to be considered for it, please send me your CV ASAP for immediate consideration.
If you are not interested in the role but know someone that may be interested or a good fit for it, please help me and them out by sending me their details or them the details of this role so they can get in touch with me about it.